Merene Kotze
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Centurion
Summary
I have always had a passion for animals and their welfare. While doing my practical year in Equine Science I assisted at a veterinary clinic for a week which sparked my love for veterinary medicine and nursing. I am currently pursuing an Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technician through Penn Foster University.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Explosives Detection Dog Handler
Genesis K9 Group
2024.11 - Current
- Assist RPL students with DH1-5 (SASETA) theory and practical lessons
- Assist with examining and conducting practical exams for students
- Exercise and train security dogs
- Exercise and train narcotic and explosive detection dogs
- Help care for sick and injured working dogs
- Site visits
- Vaccinations and de-worming of dogs
- Socializing
- Training basic obedience
- Desensitizing
Administration
BEPS Draughting
2015.10 - Current
- Booking appointments
- Draughting and responding to emails
- Basic bookkeeping
- Assisting with detailing mechanical engineering designs on Inventor
- Invoices and quotations
Stable/Stud Manager and Work Rider
Bella Vista SA Boerperd Stoed
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Ground-work, backing and schooling of young horses
- Training showjumping up to 1m
- Training dressage horses up to Novice levelWound care and rehabilitation of injured horses
- Placing feed orders
- Nutrition evaluation
- Feeding and nutrition of broodmares, foals and stallions
- Organizing and planning events and away shows
- Record keeping of sick animals
- Assisting vets with procedures
- Care of mares and foals
- Handling of stallions
Internship Sales and Small Animal Care
Kitty and Puppy Haven
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Caring for small animals (cats and dogs) prior to re-homing
- Shop assistant and sales person
- Handling adoptions of cats and dogs to new families
- Behavior modification and training of dogs alongside a behaviorist
- Daily enrichment activities with dogs and cats
Work Rider and Freelance Instructor
Mnandi Riding School
2019.10 - 2021.02
- Assisting with feeding and nutrition
- Wound care and medication administration
- Instruction of beginner and novice riders in Show jumping, Flatwork and Dressage
- Growndwork and flatwork with client horses
- Assistance at shows and pre-show preperations
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Zwartkop
Pretoria, South Africa 2001.04 - 2017.11
Diploma - Veterinary Support Assistaint
New Skills Acadamy
Online 2001.04 - 2022
Diploma - Equine Science
TUT Pretoria
2001.04 - 2022.10
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster
2001.04 - 2027.01
Cetrificate - Dog Handler DH1-5
Genesis K9 Group
2001.04 - 2024.11
Course - Equine Fascia An Trauma Release
Liza Kimble EFTR
Pretoria, South Africa 2001.04 -
Skills
- Animal care and welfare
- Assessor and Facilitator training
- Presenting theory and practical classes
- Time management
- Administration
References
- Bella Vista SA Boerperd stud
+27 82 575 6735
- Kitty and Puppy Haven
+27 83 739 1168
- Dr F Bertram
bertram@tut.ac.za
- Genesis K9 Group
+27 67 096 2279
Timeline
Volunteer Explosives Detection Dog Handler
Genesis K9 Group
2024.11 - Current
Stable/Stud Manager and Work Rider
Bella Vista SA Boerperd Stoed
2022.08 - 2022.12
Internship Sales and Small Animal Care
Kitty and Puppy Haven
2022.05 - 2022.07
Work Rider and Freelance Instructor
Mnandi Riding School
2019.10 - 2021.02
Administration
BEPS Draughting
2015.10 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Zwartkop
2001.04 - 2017.11
Diploma - Veterinary Support Assistaint
New Skills Acadamy
2001.04 - 2022
Diploma - Equine Science
TUT Pretoria
2001.04 - 2022.10
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster
2001.04 - 2027.01
Cetrificate - Dog Handler DH1-5
Genesis K9 Group
2001.04 - 2024.11
Course - Equine Fascia An Trauma Release
Liza Kimble EFTR
2001.04 -